Re: What cocktail are you enjoying Spring/Summer 2012?

Thanks, Gary. I even went further in that vein on my second. I lightened up the Vermouth by about 1/3. And, went with OGD 114 for the bourbon. Worked very well, and was noticeably different from the first. OGD has such an interesting house style that really contributes to a unique cocktail. I'll say this, I enjoyed these dry Manhattans more than the sweet versions that I have made. After trying several brands, and several years of tinkering with cocktails made with it, I have concluded that I am just not a sweet vermouth fan. Something about it doesn't hit me right. I am looking forward to 'sperimentin' with the dry.

Re: What cocktail are you enjoying Spring/Summer 2012?

Well, it ain't Spring/Summer 2012, but it ain't Winter yet either, so I guess I'll post here. Had a few great Manhattans last night with Cocchi Vermouth di Torino and Boker's Bitters. Played around with the whiskey. Had one with a 4 year Willett SB rye (110 pf), one with Larceny, and one with the GBS EC 15 year. All were excellent. I had never had the Boker's before, and they are a nice alternative to Angostura.

Re: What cocktail are you enjoying Spring/Summer 2012?

Y'all, I just gotta change things up, from all this whiskey, other dark spirits, and heavy beers I've been working on the last several weeks. So, I felt like a Gin & Tonic. Hendrick's for the gin. Aaaaahhhhhh.....Refreshing!!!

OK, now that's over, I'm gonna dig in the bunker for somethin' whiskyish that I ain't had in awhile.